Blogs

Lessons from The Mousetrap: Reflections from a former Mrs Boyle

By SCM on 21 Apr 2026

As part of our Lessons from the West End series,Rekha John-Cheriyan looks at The Mousetrap, the longest running play in the world! She appeared as Mrs Boyle in the 2024/25 cast at St Martin's Theatre in London's West End and shares her reflections with us on the lessons she learnt playing the role and from the play as a whole.

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Lessons from Kinky Boots: ‘Not the image he dreamed of’; expectations of ourselves.

By SCM on 14 Apr 2026

As part of our Lessons from the West End series, Soph explores the musical Kinky Boots, reflecting on the expectations we place on ourselves (and those placed upon us) while reminding us to celebrate who we are, unapologetically and triumphantly.

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'Do not be anxious about anything...' But what if I am?

By Catherine on 26 Mar 2026

As the world feels overwhelming and anxiety-inducing, Cat reflects on what it means to hear the command “do not be anxious about anything" in Philippians 4:6 when anxiety is still very real. She seeks to reframe the verse not as a demand to suppress feelings, but as an invitation to respond differently to them and offers some guidance to those who may be struggling.

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Exploring the Image of God

By Catherine on 19 Mar 2026

Reflections on the image of God with Baptist minister Jane Day.

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Stumps of Promise

By SCM on 12 Mar 2026

In 2023, the iconic 120 year-old Sycamore tree at Hadrian's Wall was illegally felled in an act of vandalism. What can we learn from it's destruction, and the new growth we see emerging today? 

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Stand for election to General Council!

By SCM on 9 Mar 2026

Are you passionate about the work of SCM? Do you want an opportunity to develop your skills? 

Stand for election to General Council!

As a student-led movement, the views of our members are at the heart of everything that we do. 

That's why General Council, the decision making body of the movement, is made up of students and recent graduates. At the Annual General Meeting this April, members will have the opportunity to elect new representatives to General Council. Could that be you?

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Valentine's Day & Aromanticism

By SCM on 11 Feb 2026

Gaby from Ace Space LDN explores her relationship to Valentine's day as someone who is aromantic and asexual. 

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Lessons from Operation Mincemeat: "What matters is that we do something useful"

By Catherine on 6 Feb 2026

In the next Lessons From the West End blog, Cat explores what we can learn from the resilience of the women (both real and fictional) involved in the Operation Mincemeat plot.

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Lessons from 'Mamma Mia!' : foregrounding female narratives

By SCM on 29 Jan 2026

As part of our Lessons from the West End series, Shanika reflects on Mamma Mia! and what the film can teach Christians about foregrounding women’s stories, especially those of middle-aged women.

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The Example of Charles King & Martyr today

By SCM on 29 Jan 2026

Simon reflects on the life, faith, and martyrdom of King Charles I, and what can still be learned from his example today.

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